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FludrocortisoneAka: Florinef
- Mechanism
- Systemic Corticosteroid
- Expands intravascular volume
- Indications
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Orthostatic Hypotension (some forms)
- Adverse Effects
- Volume overload
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Headache
- Edema
- Weight gain
- Supine Hypertension
- References
- (2003) Lexi-comp Drug Database
Fludrocortisone (C0016280)
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| Definition (MSH) | A synthetic mineralocorticoid with anti-inflammatory activity. |
| Definition (NCI) | A synthetic corticosteroid. It is used to replace steroid hormones normally produced by the adrenal gland. |
| Concepts | Steroid (T110)
, Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
, Hormone (T125)
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| English | 9 alpha Fludrohydrocortisone, 9 alpha Fluoro 17 Hydroxycorticosterone, 9 alpha Fluorohydrocortisone, 9 Fluoro 17 Hydroxycortisone, 9 Fluorocortisol, 9 Fluorohydrocortisone, Fludrocortisone, Fludrocortisone preparation, FLUOROCORTISOL 09 |
| Spanish | fludrocortisona, preparado con fludrocortisona, preparado de fludrocortisona |
| Credits | Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)
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| Concepts | Steroid (T110)
, Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
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| English | Florinef, Florinef acetate |
| Credits | Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)
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